... reinforced columns made with CGAC of three strength grades (C30, C40 and C50) and 20% CGA were fabricated to analyse the influences of eccentricity, concrete strength and concrete type on the columns’ failure modes, load–displacement curves, ductility and other properties. The results showed...

... of the WPE with the surrounding paste enabled the transfer of stress from paste to WPE without large deformation of the paste. In this way, the ductility of mortars with UFA-coated WPE was enhanced. with larger peak strains and smaller elastic moduli. Additionally, as the use of hot UFA...

... tested under axial compression until failure. The experimental parameters included the coarse aggregate type, stirrup spacing, wall thickness of the SST and the existence of cross-tie bars in the SST. The failure mode, load–displacement curves, load–strain curves and ductility of the composite columns...

...Jinjin Xu; Zhimin Wu; Hongbin Jia; Rena C. Yu; Qi Cao Using fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars instead of steel bars to reinforce concrete columns in harsh environments has become important for solving corrosion problems. The brittleness of FRP bars significantly reduces the column ductility...

...Mohammadreza Hajiaghamemar; Davood Mostofinejad; Hadi Bahmani The use of engineered cementitious composite (ECC) is increasing owing to its high tensile strength and ductility; however, little attention has been paid to substitutes for its ingredients. Blast furnace slag instead of fly ash...

...Eduardo Cavaco; Tiago Almeida; José Camara Ductility of reinforced concrete (RC) connections is of paramount importance in seismic regions with regard to energy dissipation. Research has suggested that the presence of concrete-to-concrete interfaces subjected to combined shear and bending may...

...M. M. Ziara; D. Haldane; S. Hood The provisions for flexural design contained in BS 8110 have been reviewed in the context of introducing improvements in the level of ductility that can be achieved in structural concrete sections. Increased ductility will lead to corresponding enhancements...